Keith Hackett Archives: 01/2023

Keith Hackett can’t believe the Scottish League Cup semi-final between Rangers and Aberdeen wasn’t stopped after communication issues between referee Nick Walsh and the VAR…

Keith Hackett has rejected claims of bias from Man City boss Pep Guardiola after he suggested Bruno Fernandes’ goal was awarded because the game was…

Keith Hackett has insisted the “stupid” offside laws are to blame for the controversy surrounding Mohamed Salah’s goal for Liverpool during their 2-2 FA Cup…

Keith Hackett has claimed VAR should not be used in the FA Cup until the semi-final stage with Premier League sides like Man City currently…

Keith Hackett has insisted he expects the authorities to explore every possible action after Newcastle United fans reported overcrowding in the Leppings Lane End during…

Keith Hackett has slammed the Premier League’s “nonsense” lighter touch initiative after Arsenal were denied a penalty for a shirt pull during their 0-0 draw…

Keith Hackett has called on the Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology “as soon as possible” following VAR controversy as Liverpool drew with Wolves…

Keith Hackett has claimed Aston Villa ace Leander Dendoncker is not likely to successfully appeal his sending-off during the 2-1 FA Cup loss against Stevenage…

Keith Hackett has insisted referee Robert Jones should not have needed VAR intervention to spot the blatant handball from Chelsea star Kai Havertz during their…

Keith Hackett has insisted West Brom striker Brandon Thomas-Asante will face retrospective action for his “dangerous” elbow on Chesterfield defender Jeff King. Speaking exclusively to…

Keith Hackett has suggested Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is unlikely to be subject to a touchline ban despite the controversy surrounding his touchline antics. Speaking…

Keith Hackett believes Robert Jones was right to deny Man United a penalty for Wolves defender Nathan Collins’ handball despite insisting the decision is “subjective”.…

Keith Hackett has claimed fans are being “cheated” by the likes of Man United after they used timewasting tactics during their 1-0 win over Wolves…

Keith Hackett has insisted referees should clamp down on players “crying wolf” with head injuries after Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta was accused of doing just…

Keith Hackett has suggested West Ham star Vladimir Coufal was fortunate to avoid a red card for his last-ditch foul on Brentford ace Yoane Wissa…

Keith Hackett has claimed an increased number of penalties in the Scottish Premiership is “the new normal” for Celtic and Rangers following VAR’s introduction. Speaking…

Keith Hackett can’t believe Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson didn’t recieve a yellow card for his first-half “dive” during the 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Speaking…

Keith Hackett has accused Bournemouth star Kieffer Moore of trying to “deceive the referee” after his penalty claim during the loss against Crystal Palace on…

Keith Hackett has insisted new PGMOL chief Howard Webb must “deal with” and “clamp down” on time-wasting teams like Aston Villa. Speaking exclusively to Football…

Keith Hackett has insisted referee Graham Scott should have disallowed James Ward-Prowse’s free-kick as Southampton lost 2-1 away at Fulham on Saturday (31 December). Speaking…